Roof work done at Kenney Middle in Hannibal

Hannibal, NY -- Replacement of the leaking roof portions on the older portion of Kenney Middle School was finished is just more than three weeks, district officials said Tuesday.

The work was part of the EXCEL Project approved by voters last January. These portions of the roof were last replaced in 1993 and 1994.

The work began Aug. 3 when a small portion of the roof on the north side of the Kenney Middle School was replaced. This first portion of the roof did not require any asbestos abatement and took one week to accomplish.

The second portion of the roof was much larger and did require asbestos abatement. To accomplish the work before school opened, workers put in double shifts for several days. The first shift began just after midnight to remove the old roof material and complete asbestos abatement. The second shift began at 7 a.m. to replace the roof in the area that was removed by the first shift.

This helped the building remain water tight throughout the construction period.

On Aug. 28, the last section of roof material was installed. Teachers and staff were able to return to the building on Aug. 31 to prepare for the return of the students.

A total of 20,800 square feet of roof was replaced. Located within the work area was 22 skylights, 22 rooftop vents/fans and five air conditioner condenser units.

The new roof system contains reinforced rubber membrane - increased R-value; a double layer of dens deck - food for up to two-inch hail and 120 mph winds; added crickets to prevent water from ponding; and six-inch overlaps with 100 percent taped seams.

All asbestos was removed and disposed of properly and all roof top units were raised to accommodate additional insulation height.